Accidents from Truck Driver Negligence

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A truck accident has caused devastation in your life. You deserve payment
for your losses from the liable trucking company, yet they refuse to give
you the coverage you are entitled to.

Our experienced San Jose legal team at Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP can
fight for your right to a full and fair compensation.

Whether you have lost a loved one or suffered an injury yourself, it can
be difficult to deal with the fallout without financial assistance. We
can use the full extent of our legal skills to help either negotiate a
more than adequate settlement out of court or fight aggressively in trial
for a ruling in your favor.

When Trucks Become Deadly Weapons

Hauling around a massive vehicle that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds is
not a task to be taken lightly, especially when traveling on roadways
shared by other motorists. Of course, every driver has the responsibility
to exercise caution on the road; however, the onus is heavier for truck
drivers because they are the ones operating mechanical behemoths much
deadlier than the average motor vehicle.

Approximately 88% of accidents caused by large trucks can be attributed
to the actions or behavior of the driver, according to a study by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These accidents often result in serious injuries and even fatalities.

Common Forms of Truck Driver Negligence

Truck driver negligence can take on many forms, but some of the most common
include the following:

Speeding

Driving under the influence of drugs and / or alcohol (DUI)

Tailgating

Violating Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and falsifying driver logs

Drowsy driving

Distracted driving

Failing to adjust to adverse road or weather conditions

Because trucking companies profit from faster delivery times, employers
all too often tacitly accept or even encourage rule-breaking behavior
from truck drivers; whatever gets the job done fast. This pure profit
mentality tragically leads to a lot of suffering. Such negligent trucking
companies must be brought to justice so the practice can be deterred within
the whole industry.

Aggressive Attorneys with a Track Record of Success

Truck companies have the resources to employ whole squads of insurance
investigators and attorneys that specialize in denying claims. You will
stand little chance of obtaining a fair settlement without professional
legal help.
Reach out to Caputo & Van Der Walde LLP as soon as you can so we can get a jump start on your claim case.

For more than 85 years collectively, we have helped victims bring successful
litigation against powerful trucking and insurance companies.

If you want a San Jose attorney who is not afraid to take on difficult cases,
contact our offices today.

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